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5. If required, connect the optional headset to record audio commentary over the video.
6. To pause a recording, press . Press ● or key to resume your recording.
7. To end the recording, press ■ on the keypad.
NOTE: Recordings are automatically limited to a maximum of approximately 2 hours. Recordings
exceeding 2 hours are split into multiple files.
Pearpoint recommends limiting recordings to a maximum of 30 minutes to optimize video post-processing
on a computer.
For more information about digital video, including how to set recording quality, please refer to Section 5.8
6.5 Still pictures
You can save a screenshot of what is shown on the screen at any time, even during recording or playback
of a video.
The P340 controller automatically creates a time reference for every picture you take during a video
recording. Refer to Section 9.7 to see how you can use these markers to quickly review your video files.
NOTE: If you capture a picture during a recording, this will momentarily pause as the controller saves the
JPG file to the storage memory device.
You can use these pictures in observations, reports or just as a photographic evidence of your
surveys.
1. To take a screenshot press the key (please note that any recording or playback will pause
whilst the picture is saved onto the Compact Flash card).
If required:
Enter your JOB details by entering the client name, site address, survey start and finish
references. See Section 9.1 for more details about JOBS or Section 5.8.1 to disable the
quick job creation option
Press the key again
2. The screen will display a “Please Wait” message while the picture is being saved, followed by the
file name. Recording or playback will resume automatically.
For information on reviewing pictures see Section 7.3.
NOTE: The picture taken will display exactly what is shown on the screen including any digital
enhancements (zoom, pan or rotate).The on-screen display menu will not be captured.